Eminem wins Global Icon Award at MTV EMA

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 13:43

Rapper Eminem took home the global icon award at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards. He also won the best hip hop artist title.

Crowdfunding on Sricharan`s mind for music album

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 14:36

Tamil rapper-singer Sricharan Kasturirangan`s latest Hip-Hop single `Hipnatic`, a rendition of Hip-Hop and Carnatic music, has been received well.

Indeep Bakshi mixes current affairs with hip-hop

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 17:43

Imagine swaying and dancing to Punjabi hip-hop party songs based on current affairs. If you think it`s impossible, then singer Indeep Bakshi`s first album "Billionaire" will make you think twice.

P Diddy ranked world`s highest-earning hip-hop artist for 2013

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 11:14

Rapper P Diddy is hip-hop`s top moneymaker, according to Forbes and its list of the top 20 Cash Kings of 2013.

Michelle Obama`s hip-hop album project underway

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 13:49

First Lady Michelle Obama has teamed up with a non-profit organisation, Partnership for A Healthier America, to come up with a hip-hop album that will inspire healthy living among the youth.

Sean Kingston to perform in India again?

Last Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 15:10

Composer Aadesh Shrivastava has revealed on his Twitter account that he is trying to get Sean Kingston, the American teen hip-hop sensation, to perform in India again.

Is it hip-hop time for Amanda Bynes?

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 21:26

Actress Amanda Bynes has been offered a deal for an album by a record label.

Paris Hilton signs deal with hip-hop label

Last Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013, 14:10

Paris Hilton has become the newest member of one of hip-hop`s hottest labels - Cash Money Records .

P Diddy is richest Hip-Hop artist

Last Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013, 10:56

With an estimated net worth of USD 580 million, P Diddy has been named the richest Hip-Hop artist.

Kanye West lands 17 nominations at BET Hip-Hop awards

Last Updated: Friday, September 14, 2012, 09:03

Kanye West is leading the pack of this year`s BET Hip-Hop Award nominations with a total of 17 nods, vying for Video Director of the Year and Lyricist of the Year among others.

Dr. Dre named top earning hip-hop artist of 2012

Last Updated: Thursday, September 6, 2012, 11:48

Dr. Dre has made to the top of Forbes’ annual list of hip-hop’s biggest earners – thanks to his high-end headphones.

Hip-hop mogul Chris Lighty dies in NYC at 44

Last Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 09:29

Chris Lighty, a hip-hop mogul who helped the likes of Sean "Diddy" Combs, 50 Cent and Mariah Carey attain not only hit records, but also lucrative careers outside music, was found dead in his New York City apartment in an apparent suicide.